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More than 200 seventh-graders recently experienced
a variety of hands-on learning activities during
the 2011 Bohn-Meyer Math and Science Odyssey
at Antelope Valley College in Lancaster, California.
Students from eight area middle schools attended
workshops led by professionals from NASA's Dryden
Flight Research Center, Antelope Valley College
and Lockheed Martin in the fields of engineering,
meteorology, physics, chemistry and mathematics.
The Math-Science Odyssey is named for the late
Marta Bohn-Meyer, former chief engineer at NASA
Dryden who was a regular participant in the event.
Her husband, Bob Meyer, NASA's program manager
for the SOFIA flying observatory, challenged
attendees to focus on math and science classes
that could lead to rewarding careers
in engineering and technology.
So, you have a real opportunity today. Take
advantage of it. Walk around, learn,
talk to people that are here today and have gone
down the path before you. You've probably
heard the saying - When opportunity knocks,
open the door...Well, Marta liked to modify that
a bit and said - When opportunity knocks,
Open the door...but don’t forget to walk through it.
Aim high, as your attitude in life
determines the altitude you'll achieve,
just like in aviation.
The Odyssey featured a series of three workshops
focused on engineering and science, medical
technology and environmental or "green" technologies,
as well as hands-on activities and aircraft
life-support equipment demonstrations. The day's
activities wrapped up with a low-level flyover
by a NASA F/A-18 Hornet.